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Re: 3 sensors = 8 inputs?!
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 8 Jan 1999 21:40:20 GMT
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Original-From:
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John A. Donaldson <jdonaldson@ghg{antispam}.net>
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Did not look at the rotational sensor close enough. In that case, scalling down the MUX
to a 16 channel will free up PORT C. The Rotational sensor or Fiber-optic can use PORT C
for rotational input. This assumes that one motor is running the forward/reverse.
Got another thought. Can the motor outputs drive two motors??
BTW, I have to go out of the country for a while, due to a work emergency. I will be gone
a few weeks, so may not read your replies for a while.
John A. Donaldson
Michael Gasperi wrote:
> John A. Donaldson wrote:
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> > Since this is a Analog MUX, any combination of touch, temp,light, or rotational
> > sensors can be used.
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> Some thoughts on muxing the inputs:
> The rotation sensor does not mux very well. The sensor only provides analog values
> that are used to increment or decrement an angle counter in the RCX. If you tried to
> mux this you would need to change the RCX software. Also, if you were not looking at
> the rotation sensor all the time you could loose counts.
> The light and rotation sensors require power to operate. There is only enough power
> available at a RCX input to power one of these at a time. You would need to recreate
> the RCX power signal with an external supply to keep all the sensors alive.
> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
--
Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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| (...) Some thoughts on muxing the inputs: The rotation sensor does not mux very well. The sensor only provides analog values that are used to increment or decrement an angle counter in the RCX. If you tried to mux this you would need to change the (...) (26 years ago, 8-Jan-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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